Benton County Herald subscription agents listed
In the BentTox County Herald from Vinton Iowa dated December 10 1878 regular authorized agents are named for subscription collection including J Eaasn Ameray J C Rotan P Bowe Homer township and other local agents such as G TtUNEn Walter Hesrr Davis and Win last KREADer with duties across Bell Pain Yor Shellsburs and Fre-.
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Jeaasn Ameray
J.C. Rotan
BentTox
P. Bowe
Homer Township
Heravon
Colligter
The
Herald
Belic Pain
G. Ttunen
Wai
Walter
Davis
I. Mount
Winuast Kreader
Heralop
Shellsburs
On the Slope Visiting Norway Watkins and Belle Plaine
A South county tour recounts arrivals in Norway and Watkins with old friends and new merchants. Mentions Florence Blukrstown Luzerne and Belle Plaine as growing railroad towns with vibrant commerce. Describes hotels, merchants, and civic figures, noting Belle Plaine's thriving trade and improvements since prior visits.
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Norway
GW. Geglen
Florence
E. C. Walker
Watkins
G. C. Tanner
G. Abrahams
Rolts & Wolt
A. Burkhart
Solomon Bragle
C. B. Hayden
James Farrar
J. A. Cox
H.C. Sweck
Christian Freese
Lewis Johnson
Wm. McLain
N. P. West
Thos. Kroline
C. B. Arbuckle
J. W. Turner
A. F. Peattle
Milton Piper
Fritz Holtz
Marx Krager
Blukrstown
5. M. Stonesifer
J.S. Snow
J. D. King
C. I. Wail
J. P. Wallace
the Independent
Luzerne
Mr. Robin
Jun Jones
F. Uecke
Tage & Liten
E. C. Fitzgerald
Belle Plaine
Burley House
A. F. Bell
Patrick Freeman
George Spencer
George
Tilford Academy Gains Growth Amid Hard Times in Vinton
Tilford Academy in Vinton begins winter term with over a hundred students. Seventy boarding students share rooms and furnish a comfortable dormitory with 39 stoves and ample dining capacity. The school advertises low costs, strong discipline, a large library, and immediate community support. JWlean, New Hampshire governor candidate, won by a razor-thin margin amid statewide GOP confidence. Groner A. Tompson arrives as clerk at Commercial House with a growing hotel reputation.
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Academy
Tilford Academy
Linksumong
Vinton
Groner A. Tompson
Tremont House
Dubryne
Commercial House
Amiler Tire
Inhabitants and Climate of Alpine Colorado Excerpt
From Alpine Colorado and surrounding region a brief note discusses the diverse inhabitants of Colorado a climate description at 10000 feet elevation mining activity in Leadville Roseta and Silver Creek, potential Alpine rush next summer, potato and butter prices, and local newspaper reception amid political and social quips by ELF.
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Cotsmererad
Colorado
Iowa
Leadville
Roseta
Benton County
Vinton
Rich
Mr. Gregg
Dean
Rocky Mountain
Elf. Peres
Letter from an Old Vintonian to the Bextor County
A mosaic of comments from 1878 readers includes praise for the Vinton Eagle on its anniversary, notes about J N Shutts farm near Kansas City, and sketches of local figures Ed Watkins and Fletcher Griffith. Farm market woes depress grain and hog prices, with farmers urged to stay Republican. Secretary Sterling discusses silver bullion valuation and trade dollars to China. Advertises cook stoves The Favorite Early Breakfast and Traveler, sold by Gro Thormack & Co.
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Bextor
Kassas Crry
Punexp
Pyne
Taan
Boston County Verasco
Michizin
Chicago
Towa
Vinton Eagle
Kansas City
J. N. Shutts
Tejas
Shuts
Lis
Ed. Watkins
Lindell Iotel
Fletcher Griffith
T.A. Cooper & Co
Delaware Street
Fletch
Kansas
Vinton
The President in Brief: Hayes's Second State Paper
The Chicago Times reviews President Hayes's second annual message as short and direct, criticizing its lack of rhetoric and suggesting a lengthy list of recommended measures. It praises brevity, notes debates over quarantine, finance, army, postal revenue, Indian policy, education, and land use, and questions its originality and impact.
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Chicago Times
Hayes
Ifayés
Congress
Secretary of War
Army
the Nations Library
Washington
Mix
Mies
Trayes
Order of United Workmen Faces Death and Tax Dilemma
A Iowa Workman column reports on a Supreme Lodge meeting led by Sackett to determine death provisions and funds. It lists losses from yellow fever and other causes, totals for Supreme and Grand Lodges, and explains a new modest member assessment to meet extraordinary financial demands without broad member assessments. The note closes with a maxim on true eloquence.
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Iowa Workman
Order of United Workmen
Iowa Juris
Supreme Lodge
Grand Masters
Sackett
Tom Lsese
Tennessee
Temperance Fraud Questioned By Edrtors IteraLp In Blairstown
In the Blairstown Independent a notice warns readers against trusting Photius H. Ayars a temperance fundraiser from the state describing him as a fraud. A local supporter Defends Ayars noting past records should not bar reform efforts and compares him to notable advocates like Francis Murphy and John W. Drew. Montana
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IteraLp
Blairstown
Photius H. Ayars
Nhyself
Pla
Baitryy
LO. GT
Ayars
Union Hall
Tin
Fanuar
LO. G.L
Blue Ribbon Alliance
Thomas H. Ayars
Col. Ayars
Francis Murphy
John W. Drew
P. R. Bailey
Col
Avars
Montana
The Mysterious Package Diary Finds Hidden Fashion Notes
A move to a country mansion uncovers a attic diary filled with dated entries about clothing purchases and sales. The writer recounts outfits worn to church, a wedding, and a trip to Lia Porte, praising a Chicago One Price Clothing Store run by Louis Backenheimer for its low prices and ample stock.
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Lia Porte
Chicago
One Price
College Notes from the Mistletoe December issue
College notes report gratitude to Bestox County Literary advisers for improving the Mistletoe, mention McCosh's Logic review, upcoming holiday exams, sidewalk repairs, and the Orchestra and Choir performances. Dated observations include Mr. Backus's musical care, a spelling contest, Rev. Hollenbeck visiting, gymnastics with Dr Dio Lewis, and a humorous note on twenty five girls touching the floor. The Springfield Republican criticizes a North Carolina Republican congressman advocating paying all Southern claims.
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Bestox County Iierary
McCosh
Prof. Slaughter
Schiller
D. C. Backus
Independence
Backus
Albaugh
Jones
Henry Hollenbeck
Stollenbeck
Marion
Advent Church
Springfield
North Carolina
Smeliers
Has Iowa a Republican form of Government
Town correspondence outlines how Iowa’s government has been captured by Republicans through gerrymandering and biased vote counting. It details embezzlement, defalcation, and the manipulation of elections over twenty four years, alleging widespread corruption and disenfranchisement of Democrats and voters. The writer argues the state lacks a genuine republican government and calls for reform.
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Chicago Times
Northwest
Hayes
Congress
Des Moines County
Muscatine County
Col. Erbock
Iowa
Jasper County
Republican Returning Board
Mills County
Ranin
Agricultural College
Ankkin
Brandt
Supreme Court
Stone
Craig
Florida
South Carolina
Louisiana
Mayes
Kamchatka
Sharp Trick by Two Tramps at Danville Farmhouse
A tale from the Indianapolis News describes Flood and Bruce, roaming tramps, entering a Danville farmhouse while the family was away. They dine sumptuously, then coax two fellow tramps to chop wood for their meals before stealing away, observed by nearby onlookers.
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Flood
Bruce
Danville
St. Louis
Towser
Indianapolis News
Words of Wisdom Medley on Character and Conduct
A collection of aphorisms on virtue and behavior. It contrasts true valor with wit, comments on vanity, conscience, and the influence of others. It likens integrity to harmony, cautions against complaining, and notes the power of a smile in shaping perception. It emphasizes treating others as one wishes to be treated and warns that striving for greatness invites responsibility.
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Adan
Sunil
Philopena in Germany Game of warning and wit
The article describes German philopena as a social game of subtle tests. When a couple meets after dining, the man and woman attempt to outwit each other without betraying the plan. The initiator pronounces philopena and the other must refuse certain acts to avoid loss while attempting to surprise the partner. The game can last the evening with multiple couples competing, making the scene entertaining and at times ludicrous.
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Philopena
The Morphine Eaters and Their Fraudulent Tactics
A historical account details morphine seekers known as morphine eaters who use deception to obtain the drug. It recalls two young women in a downtown drug store posing as country visitors, arranging supplies and morphine, then leaving after deception. One girl pawned a chemise to pay for morphine. The narrator notes ceasing sale beyond prescriptions due to addiction concerns.
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